Basic management of patients with Post-COVID-19 syndrome
1. LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
Hematology: Complete blood count with Differential (CBC with Diff)
Coagulation: Prothrombin time (PT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), Fibrinogen, D-dimer.
Metabolic panel: C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Ferritin, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Glucose, HbA1c, Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Chloride (Cl), Urea, Creatinine, Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), Protein (total), Albumin, AST, ALT, GGT, ALP, LDH, Uric Acid, Bilirubin, Creatine Kinase (CK), Amylase, Reuma Factor, N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), Vitamin D.
Urinalysis: Test strip/ microscopic
2. PULMONARY SPECIALIST EXAMINATION
Clinical examination by a pulmonologist, Lungs percussion and auscultation, detailed examination of lung function (Spirometry with bronchodilation test), Pulse oximetry.
Evaluation of the necessity for further diagnostic procedures.
3. CARDIOLOGICAL SPECIALIST EXAMINATION
Clinical examination by a cardiologist with ECG, heart auscultation, pressure and pulse measurement, Ultrasound od the heart.
Evaluation of the necessity for further diagnostic procedures.
4. IMAGING
Chest x-ray (PA and lateral view).